TNT1 Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Pocketbites' date=' the first time I saw the see-saw I didn't even think twice. Just went over it. As with many obstacles with MTB, if you hesitate, you'll fall.[/quote'] Like an MX bike...Don't hesitate, accelerate!
Dirtbreath Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 This thing was built "belts and braces" which was probably it's undoing. It was so solid that it was quite difficult to tip over, hence the number of people wiping. When you went past the fulcrum it took a bit of time to get going. Funny enough the old one was of a much poorer construction but was easier to ride as it was lighter. Still, if it's outside of your level of skill don't do it or walk it. I have never seen anyone walk the thing to scout it out.
DawieO Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 The trick is going to be in limiting the damage done to our access there.The next issue is going to be when someone gets hurt on those jumps by the Scout hall thingie. I am all for "only ride what you can", but this could explode into a situation where we don't get to ride there at all...
Dirtbreath Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 It's starting to happen Dawie. Jo'burg Parks are looking at starting to fence off sections of Emmarentia to stop cyclists gaining access.
DawieO Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Let's hope the new bikepark in Fourways will satisfy those of us with a bit of adventure lust. That way we can keep it behind fences where there is specific intent and liability in riding the technical stuff.
Piernas Flacas Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Can't wait for it, but the Aussie wants a lot of money in entrance fees.
DawieO Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 And he probably won't be open at the crack of dawn when most of the summer riding takes place...
Nancy Drew Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Pocketbites' date=' the first time I saw the see-saw I didn't even think twice. Just went over it. As with many obstacles with MTB, if you hesitate, you'll fall.[/quote'] the first time I saw it I thought twice and then three times and then I picked up my bike and walked through the spruit
MintSauce Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 The bearings were of the sealed type and way larger than needed for this application. The units were (when I had a look 3 weeks ago) in perfect condition with no rust' date=' so I don't think that they malfunctioned [/quote'] WTF....?! BEARINGS...?! And people are complaining about the engineering...?! This is one of the many teeter-totters I rode in Canada....the home/be-all & end-all/birthplace/mecca/god's gift to mankind of freeriding! I never-ever saw a single bearing!
KDEE Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Nancy Drew wrote:the first time I saw it I thought twice and then three times and then I picked up my bike and walked through the spruit As did I... so glad Im older and more sensible and can genuinely delight in other people accomplishing things that I wont now.KDEE2008-08-14 07:39:30
Dirtbreath Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Mint please send that pic to the Sandton Chhronicle with a caption "Seen on the Spruit in the Paulshof area". Would love to see those guys heading off on a wild goose chase.
MintSauce Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Mint please send that pic to the Sandton Chhronicle with a caption "Seen on the Spruit in the Paulshof area". Would love to see those guys heading off on a wild goose chase. Naughty naughty
Super_mil Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 That really is a shame that the guy got seriously hurt, but as stated here many, many times he made the call and chose to ride the obsticle and as I recall there was a "ride at your own risk" sign next to the teeter-totter. Not sure what more people want? Next thing you know, the dirt jumps will be leveled. I don't ride them cos I currently don't have the skill/confidence but I hope to one day be able to do so and I hope that they will still be there. I guess the new bike park is going to have to have monster signs everywhere stating the obvious.
DawieO Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 The bearings were of the sealed type and way larger than needed for this application. The units were (when I had a look 3 weeks ago) in perfect condition with no rust' date=' so I don't think that they malfunctioned[/quote']WTF....?! BEARINGS...?! And people are complaining about the engineering...?!This is one of the many teeter-totters I rode in Canada....the home/be-all & end-all/birthplace/mecca/god's gift to mankind of freeriding!I never-ever saw a single bearing! THAT IS A THING OF BEAUTY!
Tumbleweed Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Is that the thing that swivels up and down? ? Yes' date=' that's the thing that goes up and down. It also know as a teeter-totter.[/quote'] ? Thank you. I never hear those words before, English not my home language. ? i have seen many weird things on the hub? ? Holy roller, I asked a fair question and nobody answer. I had to take all the trouble to Google those words. I felt lonely and betrayed. that's ok, come here my boy
MintSauce Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 The bearings were of the sealed type and way larger than needed for this application. The units were (when I had a look 3 weeks ago) in perfect condition with no rust' date=' so I don't think that they malfunctioned[/quote'] WTF....?! BEARINGS...?! And people are complaining about the engineering...?! This is one of the many teeter-totters I rode in Canada....the home/be-all & end-all/birthplace/mecca/god's gift to mankind of freeriding! I never-ever saw a single bearing! THAT IS A THING OF BEAUTY! Yip....as you can see they like to keep things natural
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